happy talk

noun

Definition of happy talknext
as in cross talk

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Recent Examples of happy talk Anyone with happy talk about AI data centers or endless growth was going to destroy the state. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025 There is a lot of happy talk about working together to expand the pie, but the word competition keeps bumping up against the word collaboration. — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025 Unmoored from reality, the pronouncements veer into happy talk. — Hussein Agha, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2025 Trump’s preference for political happy talk has already reframed conversations about his economic agenda. — Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for happy talk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy talk
  1. cross talk
  2. exchange
  3. dialogue
  4. debate
  5. small talk
  6. yak
Noun
  • Normally, such cross talk is seen as interference, which radios are designed to suppress—especially digital radios with their error-correcting schemes and inherent resistance to low-level noise.
    — Ana I. Pérez-Neira, IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2026
  • But in recent years, investigators have uncovered chemical and electrical cross talk between neurons and cancer cells that powerfully fuel a tumor’s growth.
    — Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of cross talk
Noun
  • Reliance Industries, the parent company of the telecom operator, said in an exchange filing.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • High-pressure cooling channels run vertically along the side walls of each cell to create a much larger surface area for heat exchange.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of exchange
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  • This is then put in dialogue with Nourry’s other artworks around the theme of women as mythological beings.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The tension between dialogue and action reveals the conflict between head and heart; wide shots give bodies room to articulate that silent communication.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of dialogue
Noun
  • With recent polls showing Raman in the lead, the councilmember will likely try to avoid making any kind of flub during the in-studio debate hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo52 in Universal City.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In July, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham brought the debate to the WNBA, telling ESPN trans women shouldn’t be allowed to play in the league.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of debate
Noun
  • The conversations remained cordial, despite vehement disagreements at times, with Talarico and the voters engaging in polite small talk before delving into, at times, heavy topics.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Players were milling around midfield, exchanging jerseys and making small talk when Chubb appeared to say something to Jackson, who was chatting with another Bills player.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of small talk
Noun
  • Authentic experiences are the priority, at least for good-quality operators, from sampling butter tea with yak herders in China to exploring landmarks through the eyes of local guides.
    — Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Happy talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy%20talk. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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